sMoteWatch vs Focus Alpha
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sMoteWatch
Control your Sony camera remotely using Bluetooth LE from your watch. This affordable app allows for focus acquisition and picture taking, as well as bulb mode control. A visual indicator shows focus and shutter status.
- Bluetooth LE camera remote
- Focus acquisition and capture
- Bulb mode control
- Shutter status indicator
- Affordable alternative to physical remotes
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Bluetooth LE remote Watch App for Sony cameras (see compatibility list below). An affordable alternative to physical remotes. Perfect for any situation you would like to remote control your Sony camera without cables using Bluetooth. The pressing the remote button will (just like on the camera) acquire focus and then take the picture. It can also be used in bulb mode, one press opens the shutter, next press close the shutter. A red ring around the button indicates that the shutter is open. A green ring around the button indicates that focus is acquired. Compatibility List [E-Mount] ILCE-6100 ILCE-6400 (with latest software version) ILCE-6600 ILCE-7C ILCE-7M3 (software version. Ver.3.00 or later) ILCE-7RM3 (software version. Ver.3.00 or later) ILCE-7RM3A ILCE-7SM3 ILCE-7M4 ILCE-7RM4 ILCE-7RM4A ILCE-7RM5 ILCE-1 ILCE-9 (with latest software version) ILCE-9M2 ZV-E10 [Compact cameras] DSC-RX0M2 (software version. Ver.3.00 or later) DSC-RX100M7 ZV-1 ZV-1F
Focus Alpha
This app revolutionizes photography by offering remote focus bracketing and timelapse sequences for Sony cameras. Achieve stunning depth of field and gain unmatched control over your focus bracketing process directly from your smartphone.
- Remote focus bracketing
- Timelapse sequences
- Depth of field control
- Customizable focus steps
- Focus rewind and test modes
- DoF calculator
- Low power Bluetooth LE
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Struggling with blurry macro or landscape photos? Revolutionize your photography with Focus Alpha. This innovative app offers remote focus bracketing and stunning timelapse sequences, unlocking the full potential of your Sony camera. Unleash the hidden potential of your Sony camera and achieve breathtaking depth of field in every shot. Unmatched Focus Control: • Remote Bracketing: Capture a series of images with precise focus shifts, all from your smartphone. • Depth of Field Magic: Achieve stunning depth of field in every frame of your timelapse, no matter the subject. • Highly Customizable: Fine-tune focus steps, number of images, and timelapse settings for ultimate creative freedom. Professional Features: • Focus Rewind, Pre-Bracketing, Focus Test Mode, Bulb Time, Clapper Board with Auto Review, DoF Calculator, Reverse Direction: Take full control over your focus bracketing process. • Low Power Consumption: Bluetooth LE ensures long battery life for extended shooting. • Flash Compatibility: Internal or external flash with adjustable delay for perfect lighting. Compatible Cameras: ILCE-6100 (A6100), ILCE-6400 (A6400), ILCE-6600 (A6600), ILCE-6700 (A6700), ILCE-7M3 (A7 III), ILCE-7M4 (A7 IV), ILCE-7RM4A (A7R IV), ILCE-7C (A7C), ILCE-7CM2 (A7C II), ILCE-7CR (A7CR), ILCE-7RM3 (A7R III), ILCE-7RM4 (A7R IV), ILCE-7RM5 (A7R V), ILCE-7SM3 (A7S III), ILCE-9 (A9), ILCE-9M2 (A9 II), ILCE-9M3 (A9 III), ILCE-1 (A1), ILCE-1M2 (A1 II), ZV-E10, ZV-E10M2 (ZV-E10 II), ZV-E1, DSX-RX0M2 (RX0 II), DSC-RX100M7 (RX100 VII), DSC-RX1RM3 (RX1R III), ZV-1, ZV-1F, ZV-1A, ZV-1M2 (ZV-1 II), ILX-LR1, ILME-FX30 (FX30), ILME-FX2 (FX2), ILME-FX3 (FX3), ILME-FX3A (FX3A) Download Focus Alpha today and elevate your photography with stunning depth of field in every shot! This app is not endorsed by Sony. SONY is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Captured images can be merged with any stacking software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: sMoteWatch at 100% against Focus Alpha's 50%. sMoteWatch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Focus Alpha's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Focus Alpha is free to download; sMoteWatch costs $0.99 up front. Focus Alpha sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. sMoteWatch asks for nothing beyond the download.
sMoteWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of sMoteWatch's written reviews are positive against 50% of Focus Alpha's.
sMoteWatch ships an update every 16 months, Focus Alpha every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sMoteWatch | Focus Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikael Soderstrom | LEONARDO TAZZINI |
Customer experience
sMoteWatch
Focus Alpha
In-app purchases
sMoteWatch
No in-app purchases
Focus Alpha
- Focus Alpha Pro Upgrade$9.99
- Focus Alpha Standard$19.99
- Focus Alpha Pro$29.99
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